The Hadza people are a distinct group of approximately 1000–1500 individuals who live around Lake Eyasi in the central Rift Valley and on the neighboring Serengeti Plateau. They are the last remaining hunter-gatherers in Africa and have lived this way for thousands or even tens of thousands of years. The Hadza people are nomadic, with about 6 families forming a tribe that moves to a new location every two months to find food and regulate social interactions.

The Hadza are known for their non-verbal communication, which involves vowels, consonants, and clicking sounds. Although modern genetic research suggests that they may be closely related to the Pygmies, their language appears to be an isolate, unrelated to any other.

The Hadza are skilled and opportunistic foragers who adjust their diet according to the season and availability of food. Men usually forage individually, while women forage in larger groups. Men and women also work together to forage for honey and fruit, and in the dry season, when game is more concentrated around water sources, men often bow hunt in pairs with poison-treated arrows.

This unique and educational experience will take you on an amazing adventure with the Hadza. You can join the men on their daily hunt using a traditional bow and arrows or join the women as they forage for fruits and berries. It is an authentic African cultural experience that is not for the faint of heart. Learn more about the Hadza people in the insightful National Geographic article provided.